Finance Manager - CMB2220e

Cumberland Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a motivated Finance Manager to support their Adult Social Care & Housing Directorate. This role involves leading a team to provide professional financial services, ensuring effective budget management, and advising on service delivery. Candidates should hold a CCAB qualification or equivalent experience with skills in staff management and communication. A commitment to the council's values is essential. Salary ranges from £51,356 to £52,413 annually, and this is a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of budget preparation and current accounting standards.
• Experience in staff management and supervision.
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Finance team to ensure high performance.
• Provide expert advice on financial implications at meetings.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and complete financial statements.
• Drive best practice in budget monitoring and financial management.

Skills

Qualified CCAB Accountant

Staff management

Analytical skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Education

CCAB qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Salary: £51,356 to £52,413 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Cumberland Wide

Contract: Permanent

About this opportunity

Cumberland Council has a bold ambition to deliver high-quality public services, tackle inequalities and improve wellbeing across our communities.

With strong values, visible leadership and a commitment to doing things differently, we are building a forward‑thinking Finance Service that will help shape a better future for Cumberland.

We are seeking a motivated Finance Manager to join our Finance team. The role will support our Adult Social Care & Housing Directorate to deliver their vision: for people to live fulfilled, healthy, independent lives in the place they call home.

This is a key leadership role, supporting the Group Accountant, and managing a team to deliver flexible and professional financial services that enable effective budget management and informed decision‑making across the Council.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop staff within the Finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous professional development.
• Represent Finance at meetings with Members, senior officers, and external organisations, providing expert advice on financial implications of policy and service delivery.
• Provide professional financial services to managers across the Council, including consulting on requirements and formulating proposals to enhance service delivery and financial performance.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and complete financial statements, grant claims, and statutory returns within deadlines.
• Drive best practice and innovation, supporting cultural change in budget monitoring and financial management processes.

About You

• Qualified CCAB Accountant (or equivalent experience with willingness to complete qualification).
• Extensive knowledge of budget preparation, monitoring, year‑end accounting, and current accounting standards.
• Experience in staff management and supervision.
• Strong communication, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work flexibly under pressure and meet deadlines.

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Find out more about the Cumberland Finance Team here: Finance | Careers, and be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Alan Shakespeare by email at [e-mail]

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply by submitting your CV, covering letter, and answering a few short questions.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 04/01/2026
• Interview date: week commencing 12/01/2026

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council